HealthSource of Portland Maine

Company Employee Appreciation Day

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:47:47 +0000

Does your company need to say thank you to all the employees who make the business run? We are going to our another employee appreciation day and providing free chair massages and health screenings! Why?

HealthSource’s Mission: To improve the health and wellness of all individuals in the greater Portland area!

We hope we see you in the massage chair soon!

A few Health Tips For Keeping the Weight Down

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:41:50 +0000

In the world of weight loss, there is no magic bullet that can substitute a great healthy diet and quality exercise. However, small adjustments to our daily life. Can assist in weight loss.

In our clinic, we see obesity more and more and how it is associated with back pain, knee and hip, pain, as well as, general fatigue and low self esteem. The first goal we have, is to get someone moving. at the same time, trying to discuss dietary changes people can make to their lives.

This article tells us one third of Americans are over weight. It used to be one fifth.

In the link below there is some great health information on what may be causing you to gain weight, or what may be preventing you from getting the pounds.

http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/2061-11-surprising-gain-weight.html

Dr. Vance is a Chiropractor at HealthSource of Portland. HealthSource specializes in chiropractic, physical rehabilitation of injuries, health and wellness.

To contact Dr. Vance with more questions or to have a free consultation in Portland Maine, please email him at mvance@healthsourcechiro.com or fill our contact us section at www.healthsourcechiro.com

Antibiotics: Not used For Your Health

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:44:31 +0000

A WebMD article found at the addres below, revealed astonishing information regarding the usage of antibiotics. An alarming 80% are used on animals (in particular livestock). In humans, these bactria fighting drugs are usually taken for 10 days, ensuring each dosage is properly taken to elimate all harmful bacteria from the body. However, it is known that this also affects healthy and needed bacteria in the abdomen necessary for absorption of food and production of Vitamin K. In animals, two main reasons are found for the long term, low dosage usage of antibiotics in animals. First of all, with the blockage of disease animals can grow to a larger size, making them grow larger even if they do not eat more food. The other is to promote animal health.

The biggest concern comes from the fear of a superbug, resistant to current antibiotics that we have available. If a superbug was to form, it potentially could cross from attacking livestock, to attacking humans.

The FDA, CDC, and World Health organization all warn against the continued usage of antibiotics in animals.

With this information, you would think more research would be conducted. However, the FDA’s response stated it cost to much to ban antibiotics and to enforce such a ruling. Instead they are asking for ‘voluntary stoppage of antiobiotic usage.’ The recommendations utilized today are still based on information from 1977.

In my opinion, this will not make any difference. It is cheaper to produce larger cattle with a bigger profit return than it would be to utilize natural grazing techniques.

When will we start looking at what is good for people and not for corporate profit.

Always try to buy antibiotic free meat a these

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20120106/antibiotics-food-animals-faq?page=2

Dr. Vance is a Chiropractor at HealthSource of Portland. HealthSource specializes in chiropractic, physical rehabilitation of injuries, health and wellness.

To contact Dr. Vance with more questions or to have a free consultation in Portland Maine, please email him at mvance@healthsourcechiro.com or fill our contact us section at www.healthsourcechiro.com

Yoga injuries. See HealthSource Chiropractor of Portland Maine

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:40:42 +0000

Yoga. Well known for it’s ability to stretch muscles. Well known to help decrease stress. It has been used to help ailments such as neck pain, low back pain, and headaches. Physical therapy and physical rehabilitation clinics like HealthSource of Portland utilize similar stretches. However, as with any other exercise program, if not performed properly and with precautions, injury can result.

The article below outlines that other side of yoga. The side that occurs when amateur or intermediate level individuals attempt to press their body to extremes. The risks that can be avoided by ensuring each session is performed with care including proper position, and not going to the extremes!

If you do sustain an injury in yoga. HealthSource of Portland Maine
Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab has successfully treated several of the cases before.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/magazine/how-yoga-can-wreck-your-body.html?_r=1

Truck drivers and desk jobs

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:48:53 +0000

I read an astonishing fact that 86% of truck drivers are over weight. This article was in regards to chronic low back. I know in our clinic we have seen a variety of these workers. The most difficult thing is calorie intake and expenditure. It has always been said that calories in versus calories out makes for weight loss or gain.

Essentially a truck driver has a similar position as someone who is at a desk for 8 hours per day. Both need to pay extra attention to what foods they allow to enter their body. I would recommend utilizing protein and vegetables as the main source of energy. Packing fruits and vegetables is the only true way to get a proper amount.

Walking is also important! Taking time (30 minutes) after an 8 hour drive or shift at work to walk for 30 minutes can save your life!

The final thing is watch the fat intake. Our bodies crave fat when we are tired…nwhy you might ask? ENERGY!!!
Fat has 9 calories per gram. Remember calorie equals ENERGY!!!

It won’t be easy to change this stat, but if you know a truck driver, share this with them.

Dr. Vance is a Chiropractor at HealthSource of Portland. HealthSource specializes in chiropractic, physical rehabilitation of injuries, health and wellness.

Mineral Deficiency: A problem for Women’s Health

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:03:39 +0000

When reading an article today on health and wellness for women, it emphasised the need for trace minerals in our diets.

Minerals are extremely important in women (and men as well, but we’re focusing on women) during specific times of life. We know that calcium is needed to build strong bones, iodine helps the thyroid, iron is in the blood, etc. If not eaten properly, then a deficiency can occur and health problems begin to show up. Mineral deficiency can mask as several different other conditions. Below is brief information with some foods on how to get these items in your diet.

Calcium is found fortified in several foods, as well as, in dairy products. However, the best way to get calcium is through natural foods including broccoli and kale. Calcium from dairy sources does not come with the required magnesium needed for absorption and is high in phosphorous, which can actually have a reverse effect on bone building. 1,000 mg of calcium are needed daily (with more needed for medical purposes) and is best in calcium citrate, malate, chelate, and orotate forms which are more easily absorbed by the body.

During menstruation, women lose red blood cells and specifically, the mineral iron that carries oxygen in the body. Depletes in iron and in the iron stores can cause fatigue and unnecessary wait gain as well as a variety of other issues associated with Iron Deficiency Anemia. Heme (blood) iron can be found in animal products, while, Non-Heme iron is found in plant foods such as lentils, beans, black-strap molasses, dried apricots, and raisins

Magnesium is vital in several ways. Deficiencies in magnesium have been shown to cause headaches, irritability, muscles spasms or twitches, insomnia, and irregular heartbeats. Magnesium is also needed with calcium because without it, calcium can not get into the body.Magnesium foods include: Leafy green vegetables, seaweed or green algae, avocados, nuts, beans, raw chocolate, and grains such as brown rice and millet.

Iodine is needed for thyroid function, as well as, several other functions such as liver function, nerve and muscle function and nutrient metabolism. Your multi-vitamin should have iodine in it. Iodine foods include: Seafood, seaweeds such as kelp, clams, lobsters, oysters, and sardines.

Several other trace minerals are necessary and important to life. Read the article below for a few more.

HealthSource vitamins provide these in a daily multi-vitamin to ensure daily health and wellness.

Information for this article was taken from Dynamic Chiroprctic Newspaper and can be found at: http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=55618

Dr. Mitchell Vance, DC and Dr. Jennie Hersey, DC are Chiropractors at HealthSource of Portland in Portland, ME. For more information contact them at 207-780-1070, write us on facebook at www.facebook.com/HealthSourceofPortland or fill out the contact form at www.healthsourceofportland.com.

Chiropractic can decrease Prescription Related Deaths

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:02:55 +0000

The death toll in America due to Prescription Medication has outnumbered traffic fatalities in America according to a Los Angelas Times article:

In 2009, traffic fatalities in America totaled 36,284 in 2009.

In 2009, Prescription Drug associated deaths totaled 37,485 people.

According to the authors of the Times article, between 2000 and 2008:

“(Prescription) drug fatalities more than doubled among teens and young adults”

“Deaths more than tripled among people aged 50 to 69″

“(T)he death toll is highest among people in their 40s.”

The most common drugs associated with these deaths are pain medications and anit-anxiety drugs. Conditions that can be treated through Chiropractic with the most common being Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, and headaches. If you are someone you know is in the Portland, ME area, it is time to look for alternative ways to heal, through natural healing in chiropractic.

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/17/local/la-me-drugs-epidemic-20110918

In 2008, 5% of Americans over the age of 12 claimed to have abused pain medications.

In Maine, 386 out of 100,000 over the age of 12 were treated for abuse.

http://www.sunjournal.com/news/our-view/2011/11/09/brutal-cost-prescription-drug-problem/1112809

This all means we need an answer! We need a solution. Chiropractic is the answer and the solution. Only 10% of Maine actively goes to a Chiropractic Doctor. To decrease pain medication abuse, we need this number to rise to 50 or 70%!

For more information about this or to schedule a Free Consultation please contact HealthSource of Portland West Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab at 207-780-1070 or by filling out the contact information of this website.

Gift Certificates Available!

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:16:09 +0000

Give the Gift of Health This Year. $40 for a 1-Hour Massage with Lynn!

Call now 207-780-1070 to HealthSource of Portland West to purchase yours today!

Thanksgiving Schedule

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:45:28 +0000

Open All Day Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday! Enjoy your Holiday!

Our new website

admin — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:26:09 +0000
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